Getting to CA

Flight

Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)

Your best bet is flying into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA). It’s only about a 30–40 minute drive to the Santa Ynez Valley. From there, you can rent a car, snag a Turo (our fav), or grab a shuttle/rideshare. Easy breezy. There is a small airport right in the Santa Ynez Valley, but flights there are usually much more expensive, so SBA is the way to go for convenience without breaking the bank If you’re hunting for cheaper flights, LAX is another option, but it’s about a 2.5-3 hour drive to the valley.

Travel Note

Driving from Phoenix!

For our Arizona crew, yes, you can road-trip it! The drive from Phoenix to the Santa Ynez Valley takes about 8 hours (roughly 500 miles). It’s a straight shot through the desert with some pretty views along the way. If you’re planning to drive, we recommend leaving early, building in some snack/stretch stops, and maybe even turning it into a mini adventure. Parking in the valley is easy, and having your own car will make exploring wineries, cute towns, and the wedding festivities super convenient.

Rental Car

Turo

If you’d rather not rent from a traditional car company, Turo is a super easy alternative. It’s basically Airbnb for cars! You can rent a car directly from local owners, often for less than standard rental rates.

Hotel

The Genevieve Hotel

The Genevieve is a charming boutique hotel in downtown Santa Ynez with a cozy, vintage, romantic feel! It features complimentary breakfast, daily wine hour, a spa, firepits, bikes, and restaurant. It’s just about a 5-minute drive from the venue.

Hotel

The Landsby

Super cute boutique hotel if you would like to stay in Solvang, a charming Danish-style town filled with shops, bakeries, and wine tasting rooms. It’s such a fun place to explore if you’re staying for the weekend. They have a on-site restaurant and bar, complimentary bikes for exploring town, and lots of lounge spaces. Plus, it’s only about a 10-minute drive from the venue.

Hotel

Alamo Motel

Alamo Motel in Los Alamos is a relaxed, boutique-style hotel. It offers free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, a lovely courtyard with a fire pit and evening wine bar, and it’s just steps from the heart of downtown. Its about a 15 minute drive to the venue.

Hotel

Sideways Inn

If you are looking for a more budget friendly options, Sideways Inn is a boutique hotel in Buellton. It features a pool, gym, and on-site restaurant. It’s about a 14-minute drive to the venue.

Hotel

Airbnb

So many Airbnb's/Vrbo's in the area!